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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 311.02 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 311.02 and 99.07 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 311.02 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/311.02 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 311.02 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 30,811.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,811.73/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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